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10. Blake Lewis on American Idol and All That It's Not.
01:47:35Blake Lewis is an American musician, singer and actor who was the runner-up on the sixth season of American Idol in 2007. He sits down with Julian to discuss how he didn't intend to audition for the show because of all the other musical ventures he had going on at the time. Being an underground performer was where his heart was, but when he made it onto the show, everything started to change. Especially after he started becoming a fa favorite. He talks in depth about what the experience was like. How quick he was to become aware of the manipulative nature of the show as a whole. What actually getting famous overnight felt like. And what it was like to leave the show as the runner up behind Jordan Spark--and the rug that got pulled out from underneath him as it all came to an end. He talks openly about the depression he had to navigate over the decade that followed the shows finale, and the road he had to take to become a whole person again. It's a wild ride with lots of exclusive stories that have never been told. And it really gives some powerful insight into the machine that is American Idol. A good reminder to be careful what you wish for. Especially the young people out there that feel like this is their answer. It's not always what it's cut out to be.For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusionCheck out Blake's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4H6tLRh1nuIuVxHtXo68ZE?autoplay=trueMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.
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9. Spenser Granese on "Every Level Another Devil"
01:21:55Spenser Granese (Barry, Fear the Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, The Mayans and Pam and Tommy) is an actor who is on his rise. As someone who also got into the business late in his adult life, Julian and Spenser discuss what life was like before finding acting. How he's learned to let go of what's not in his control, after losing the biggest opportunity of his career. What it was like to get a message from George Clooney saying, "I love you but I have to let you go." How he has approached every new role he's gotten from a place of truth within himself, and what it's been like to wake up the following Monday after wrapping the best gigs of his life and being an unemployed actor again. We talk about climbing the industry ladder and how at "every next level there's another devil." Meaning, it never gets easier. It just gets different. And stressful but wonderful in its own unique new way. Spenser talks about working with Bill Hader on "Barr." How he manifested the role for himself. And finally feeling the pride of being unrecognizable to his own family in that role. Spenser has some incredible work coming out this year, so keep your eye out.For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out the new PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusionCheck out Spenser's film work here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5372946/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5_tt_3_nm_5_q_spenserMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.
8. Hueston on Being Unapologetically Who You Want To Be
01:23:51Cory "HUESTON" is the kind of backwoods outlaw, singer that you'd hear in a broken glass, raunchy dive bar down south. The rich and gritty quality of his voice make him sound like he's bleeding through the speakers. His songwriting takes you on a spiritual journey and leaves you feeling intoxicated. His voice sounds like it's soaked in bourbon and blended with the smoke of an unfiltered cigarette. Fortunately for all of us, his music has transcended it's natural habitat and made it's way into the pop culture. Hueston came to be known to many through his incredible performances on The American Song Contest on NBC, where Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg fell in love with him. He's released multiple singles since then and they have become viral sensations to many. You can see him on social media acting unapologetic about who he is any day of the week, and I suggest you do. He's ascending as we speak and just might be a household name before we know it. Look out for him. For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out the new PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusionCheck out Hueston's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ak6WzG7TJnqL6x6CRYoxP?si=muLsDxwCS2ugve4DAWTwbwMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.
7. David Holmes on Letting Humility Be the Leader
01:28:56David H. Holmes (High Fidelity, Mindhunter, Mr. Robot and Penguin coming to MAX this fall) and Julian discuss why quitting acting has never been an option, even in the years where it would make the most logical sense to throw in the towel. What it was like to catapult into show-business the way he did. Working with his heroes. Losing out to Jonah Hill in Superbad, and how he learned to finally let go of what was not meant for him. He talks about what it was like to deal with a decade of uncertainty, after a fiery start and how he tapped into an energy that would eventually propel him to find success in all the places he wasn't even looking anymore. Finally getting cast opposite Zoe Kravitz on High Fidelity, and being on a big hit show, only for the pandemic to end it and leave him wondering where his next paycheck would come from. How he's found joy in the survival jobs he's had to take since then. And how he deals with the continuous customers who recognize him. For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, you can go to his new PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support him there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and @theprecipiceofdelusionCheck out David's film work here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2770519/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_1_nm_7_q_david%2520holmesMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW and SHARE.
6. Elise Finnerty on Avoiding the Scarcity Mentality of Showbiz
01:29:55Elise is an actor and award winning filmmaker, (The Ones You Didn't Burn, Partner Track, Bumbld). She is also one of Julian's closest friends. They sit down to discuss what her experience being a woman in the business has done to elevate and hinder her career. How she's avoided quitting even when the signs were pointing her towards it. And how she beat her own scarcity mentality over not booking enough work as a professional actor, and finding a lane of her own in writing and directing movies she put herself and her friends in. She talks about believing whole heartedly in the theory that "a rising tide raises all ships," and plans to keep working towards her aspirations of building a movie making empire and bringing all of her friends along for the ride. Don't believe it? Just you wait. For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, you can go to his new PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support him there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and @theprecipiceofdelusionCheck out Elise's film work here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7327604/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_elise%2520finn and give her a follow on Instagram @efinnfinnMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW and SHARE.
5. Evan Williams on Finding Authenticity Through Trauma (building TikTok fame)
01:31:37Evan is a comedian, actor, writer and producer and director. You may know him from his "Credit Card Fraud Department" or "How To Make Movie Mad Lib" sketches he does on his always ascending social media platform. And although he doesn't care to be associated to his TikTok fame, he very much has it. But he also has a thriving stand-up, acting and writing career that transcends it all. He sits down with Julian to discuss growing up with a mother who struggled with mental illness, a brother that was terminally ill and all the challenges he faced just entering manhood. What got him started in comedy. And how his discomfort became the source material for his work. He talks about getting sober at 19. And all the continuous adversity that he has continued to endure into his adult life, especially after being divorce and being forced to get really honest with himself about what self-love actually means to him. And an event that lead him to discover how important his life was. Evan is a partner with and contributing member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. After he lost his brother to this devastating disease, he devoted a big part of his life to them. To make a donation and help support all people and families with CF, follow this link: https://www.cff.org/donateFor EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, you can go to his new PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support him there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and @theprecipiceofdelusion Follow Evan on Instagram or TikTok @itsevanwilliams. You can thank me later. Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW and SHARE.
4. Daisha Graf on Making Space for Life Outside of the Biz
01:03:46Daisha is the epitome of a triple-threat--who started with a back-up dance career that's spanned some of the largest urban hip-hop, pop, and R&B acts in recent memory- Rihanna, Diddy, Pitbull, TLC, Santigold, Janelle Monae, Jill Scott, Ariana Grande, Big Boi, and Beyonce, just to name a few. She has a career as an actress (Step Up 2, The Breaks, The High Note) and has performed as a solo singer all over the globe. She sits down with Julian to discuss the transition she's making in her own life, to protect her well-being. What slowing down has been like for her. How she's figured out how to navigate the feelings of inadequacy. And beginning a new journey into psychology and where she hopes that leads. Daisha and Julian talk about the pros and cons of LA and NYC and decide a decade is way too long to go without seeing each other. For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, check out my new PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn all the ways you can support this podcast!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and @theprecipiceofdelusion.Check out Daisha's film work here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2919071/ and give her a follow on Instagram @iamthedaishaMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW and SHARE.